Update Google Drive - how it works on all devices
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Google is constantly developing its cloud service Drive. In order for you to benefit from innovations, you have to carry out regular updates. We'll show you how this works on all devices.
Update Google Drive on the Android smartphone - how it works
- Open the Play Store on your smartphone, tap the three horizontal lines at the top right and then press "My apps and games". Now all updates available for you will appear.
- Search for the entry "Google Drive" and tap on "Update" next to it. The update will be downloaded and installed immediately.
Update Google Drive on iOS
- Open the app store and tap "Updates" at the bottom of the bar. Here you can see all the updates that are available to you.
- Look for the entry "Google Drive" here and tap the "Update" button next to it. Now the application is updated.
Update Google Drive under Windows
The Windows version of Google Drive updates itself - just like the Chrome browser. So you get updates automatically and don’t have to do anything.
Google Drive update on Mac
- Google Drive is now also updating itself on OSX. However, problems can arise, so you have to carry out the update manually.
- To update Google Drive manually, download and install the latest version. During installation you will be asked whether you want to replace the application that has already been installed. Confirm this. Google Drive is now up to date on your Mac.
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